Jeon Hye-jin continues to impress with her powerful acting in Genie TV’s original drama “Mother and Mom”. Playing the role of Lee Jung-eun, a passionate working mother striving for perfection in both career and parenting, she delivers a performance that is both relatable and emotionally stirring.
A Character Full of Depth and Emotion
Jeon Hye-jin portrays Jung-eun as a woman who wears her heart on her sleeve, embracing life’s highs and lows with raw honesty. Her joyful reactions to her daughter Seo-yoon’s academic success—clapping enthusiastically at an English speech competition win and celebrating her entry into the prestigious Big Parker Class A—showcase her warmth and unwavering support as a mother.
Yet, her fierce determination is equally compelling. When she discovers that her husband, Hong Jae-man, secretly took out a 200-million-won loan, her emotional outburst is so intense that it conveys her anger even without words.
In one of the drama’s most poignant moments, Jung-eun reflects on her own past regrets while defending her choices for Seo-yoon’s future. She tells her mother Ji-ah, “Opportunities come at the right time. Do you remember back then? If I hadn’t given up, who knows how different my life would have been? But now, Seo-yoon has a chance. I don’t want to miss it again.” Through her subdued expression and quiet yet firm tone, Jeon Hye-jin adds depth to her character, revealing years of buried emotions.
A Performance That Resonates with Viewers
Beyond family conflicts, Jeon Hye-jin also captures the realities of a working mother navigating professional and social pressures. Whether silently enduring unreasonable demands from her boss or trying to fit into the competitive circles of Daechi-dong’s elite moms, her portrayal evokes strong empathy from viewers.
The drama, consisting of eight episodes, has been experiencing a steady rise in ratings, breaking its own records each week. With only two episodes remaining, fans are eagerly awaiting Jung-eun’s next move.
A Story of Ambition and Motherhood
“Mother and Mom” follows the struggles of Jung-eun, a devoted working mother preparing her daughter for the so-called “age 7 exam” in the fiercely competitive academic environment of Daechi-dong. As she entrusts her mother Ji-ah with school runs, tensions rise, leading to a dramatic multigenerational journey filled with love, sacrifice and ambition.
The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM on ENA, with episodes available for free on KT Genie TV right after the broadcast. It can also be streamed on TVING.
